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Volvo V50Model year report

2007 Volvo V50 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,300miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 5-cyl FWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Volvo V50 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo V50. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 199 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Took car seats to pacific safety council to check proper installation of two car seats. Technician found granddaughters seat (base) stuck in rear facing position. Would not return to forward facing position. Technician had seen issue before so we removed base, returned bar to proper position and attached car seat. This was done with my assistance. Did not want child returning home in improperly installed car seat. Called britax with problem and issue was not resolved. My concern is the safely of seat. Is it going to pop back into rear facing position during an accident or prior? …”

NHTSA complaint #10262470, filed 2009-03

Electrical system: “Issue: car would not start and steering locked, please try again error message was displayed. The wheel is not locked, I can turn it, but the engine will not start and it keeps on giving me the same message. I had to have my car towed to the dealer who explained this is a part failure and is charging me $434.00 to repair it. I see this being a potential safety issue since the steering may lock on me at some point when the car is running. This should be a recall issue and Volvo held accountable for repairing these vehicles at their cost.”

NHTSA complaint #10520551, filed 2013-06, 62,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,500 and 62,000 miles.

40%0–1020%10–250%25–5020%50–750%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20083200920132017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Volvo V50 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
V50 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,900
V50 AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual172520$4,100
V50 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed automatic202823$3,550
V50 FWD2.4L 5-cyl5-speed manual192722$3,750
V50 FWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed manual182722$3,750
V50 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic192822$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Volvo V50 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 199 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 199 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo V50

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007610,3002—22—Not enough data
20061230,0003—22—Not enough data
20051861,2003—22—Stable

All Volvo V50 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Volvo V50 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo V50 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Volvo V50 is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2007 Volvo V50 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Volvo V50 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Volvo V50 (V50 FWD, 2.4L 5-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Volvo V50 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,300 miles and the middle half falls between 7,500 and 62,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.